QUESTION: 53

Grey recommends the purchase of a mutual fund that invests solely in long-term U.S. Treasury bonds. He

makes the following statements to his clients:

"The payment of the bond is guaranteed by the U.S. government; therefore, the default risk of the bonds is virtually zero."
II. "If you invest in the mutual fund, you will earn a 15 percent rate of return each year for the next several years." Did Grey's statements violated AIMR's Code and Standards?
Neither statement violated the Code and Standards.
Statement I and II violated the code and Standards.
Only statement I violated the Code and Standards.
Only statement II violated the Code and Standards.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

This question deals with Standard IV (B.6), Prohibition against Misrepresentation. Statement I is a factual statement that discloses to clients and prospects accurate information about the terms of the investment instrument. Statement II, which guarantees a specific rate of return, is an opinion stated as a fact and therefore violates Standard IV (B.6).

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QUESTION: 54

Standard III (D) is ________.

None of these answers
Disclosure of Additional Compensation Arrangements
Disclosure of Conflicts to Employer
Obligation to Inform Employer of Code and Standards
Duty to Employer
Responsibilities of Supervisors

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Standard III (A) deals with the Obligation to Inform Employer of Code and Standards. Standard III (B) deals with the Duty to Employer. Standard III (C) deals with Disclosure of Conflicts to Employer. Standard III (D) deals with Disclosure of Additional Compensation Arrangements. Standard III (E) deals with Responsibilities of Supervisors.

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QUESTION: 55

Level I verification requires independent attestation that the requirements of the AIMR-PPS have been met on a (n) ________ basis.

international
attainable
nationwide
firmwide

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

This is a requirement under Level I verification procedures.

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QUESTION: 56

Carmina Aburana is a sales assistant to Drew Door, a sales manager at Hicost Brokerage. Hicost has a policy of requiring at least 20% margin on stocks that are deemed illiquid or extremely risky. For these purposes, it creates and updates a list of such stocks on a weekly basis. Yoddly Yoo, Inc. is an up and coming internet firm whose stock has been on this list for some time now. One of Carmina's "blue chip" clients, Amadeus, has been speculating on Yoddly's stock for the past two weeks, repeatedly going in and out of the market. In this process, he has unfortunately generated significant losses and his margin on the account has fallen to 12%. To make up for the shortfall, Amadeus calls up Carmina and requests a "borrowing on the account" of 10% for the next 2 weeks, promising to pay a hefty interest rate of 38%on an annualized basis. Since Amadeus has never been in default, Carmina agrees to the arrangement and moves some funds from another client's account. There is no explicit rule at Hicost that prohibits such an arrangement, though it is clearly an oversight on part of the Compliance department. Drew notices this transaction and calls Carmina for an explanation. On hearing the explanation, he tells Carmina that such arrangements are in violation of the company rules and should not be repeated. After 2 weeks, Amadeus supplies the necessary margin for his account.

Drew has violated Standard II (B) - Professional Misconduct.
Carmina has not violated any AIMR code but Drew has violated Standard III (E) - Responsibilities of Supervisors.
None of these answers, since the infraction was too minor and inconsequential.
Carmina has violated Standard III (B) - Duty to Employer.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Carmina has shown poor judgment in not recognizing the spirit behind Hicost's 20% margin requirement.
However, in the absence of any explicit rule in this about fund transfers, she can make a case that she is not in violation of any laws or code of conduct. Drew, on the other hand, has been negligent in his duties. If he understands the import of the margin rule, then he must take steps to unwind the effects of the infraction as soon as possible. In this case, he should have directed Carmina to terminate the arrangement with Amadeus and require that the requisite margin be posted immediately. Further, verbal admonitions are not enough to satisfy supervisory duties when handling a supposed violation of rules. Drew must determine how best to prevent such occurrences in the future and also discuss with the Compliance Department the need for revising the employee rules handbook.

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